New Delhi, May 4
Rainfall: Rain/thundershowers have occurred at isolated places in Himachal Pradesh. Weather was mainly dry in the rest of the region.
Temperatures:
Past 24 hours change: The maximum temperatures rose appreciably in Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab, fell in Himachal Pradesh, east Uttar Pradesh and Uttaranchal and changed little elsewhere.
Departure:
This was appreciably above normal in Jammu and Kashmir and east Rajasthan, above normal in west Rajasthan, appreciably below normal in Himachal Pradesh and normal in the rest of the region. The highest temperature in the region was 44.6°C recorded at Jhalawar (Rajasthan).
Forecast valid until the morning of May 6:
Rain/thundershowers are likely at a few places in Himachal Pradesh and Uttaranchal, at isolated places in Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab. Isolated dust storm/thunderstorm are likely in Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
Forecast for Delhi and neighbourhood valid until the morning of May 6: Mainly clear sky likely to become partly cloudy towards afternoon/evening with possibility of thunder development accompanied with squall in some areas. The maximum temperature will be around 41°C.
Farmers weather bulletin for Delhi forecast valid until the morning of May 6: Development of thunderclouds is likely at a few places. Squall with wind speed exceeding 65 kmph is likely at isolated places.
Outlook for the subsequent two days:
No large change.
